Fugitive sought on firearm possession charges

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of fugitive William Sanders.

Sanders, 29, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the ATF for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Sanders was in a vehicle stopped by East Cleveland Police on Feb. 19. During a search of the vehicle, a revolver was found, according to a release from the task force. Sanders was arrested and indicted on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Sanders is a black male about 6-foot, 198 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He frequents the area of East 105th Street between St. Clair and Superior Avenue, according to the release. He also has a previous address near the 10200 block of Garfield Avenue in Cleveland.

Anyone with information in reference to Sanders should contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411) Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.